I do give you full warning though, It's slow. It's laggy. It's a really old version and it could stop working at any given point. But it most certainly does work for streaming whatever is available on Netflix once it gets going.

Now, you can finally download it for your device. Just hit the link below to grab the file and get started.

They should reeeeally try and make one for the PlayBook. I'm not a fan of Netflix on phones. I personality dont understand how bored you'd have to be for that option. But on my tablet? I could definitely make great use to it.

Exactly! If people would just stop and think for a moment, before projecting their imaginations ("must be dead bored" -- "who would watch on a 4.2 inch screen?") about why someone would want Netflix on their phone... You personally may never have a use or desire for it, but don't stomp on others expressing the desire.

Yes, it does. But it seems the BB10 Android runtime must support native code, provided the following line is in the MANIFEST.MF:

Entry-Point-System-Actions: _sys_android_rrr

That was what made Instagram work (which also contained native code), and at the time Instagram was released, I noticed this and posted it in the forums. No one ever tried replicating it with Netflix though, despite my suggestion to do so (I don't have a Z10 myself, so couldn't test it myself).

Can anyone confirm whether this will load onto a Dev Alpha with the latest BB10 OS installed? I can transfer it over via DDPB but the icon doesn't show up on the device. Maybe just not compatible with the Dev Alpha?

It does not need one. I play Amazon videos just fine on my PlayBook with the stock browser. I'm sure the Z10's browser can handle it as well. I dumped Netflix years ago and haven't looked back. Everything I need is on Amazon.

You're right, I just tried it and it works on my PlayBook (as does the Cloud Player)!

It would be nice to have an app though, making it easier to find content. I have it on my iPod touch and it looks great, so I know a Z10's screen would only make it look prettier.

I still dream of a "BlackBerry with Amazon" partnership of some kind.. a BBM-connected Amazon app could update BBM statuses to say what we are currently reading or watching..and maybe the contacts could somehow update what people you're having a meeting with have read or watched, so you could have something to talk about (creepy, but this ultra-connected thing seems to be taking off)..

Yeah I'd say the reason it's only available now was to stem the revolt from the mind blowing surprise! This is what is known as an afterthought. Anyway, it was great fun (all be it time consuming) to read everybodies guesses. I don't use Netflix but It will be good when WhatsApp comes out this week.

For now this is strictly a Chromebook-only solution. The whole reason Netflix uses Silverlight on the desktop is because of DRM -- the studios need assurance that their raw streams won't be rippable (which is the biggest issue with using Flash or HTML5 on a device without DRM hardware). They use HTML5 for most of their set-top solutions (including PS3 and Xbox) and on the mobile apps, but that's because those devices have hardware DRM built-in to prevent automated stream capture (this is why if you root certain Android devices, Netflix will stop working if it recognizes the root bypass). On the desktop, at least on Intel chips, it's harder to do that -- though with an official app or specific OS support, the stream could be encrypted.

This ARM-based Chromebook has the hardware DRM needed for the HTML5 compliance AND Google patched ChromeOS to serve encrypted streams. To wit, try running Netflix on a more "full" version of Linux on the same device -- it won't work.

This was a solution that Netflix and Google and Samsung engineered -- it isn't something joe user can patch together on his own because it would require proper authentication to get access to the HTML5 stream that Netflix is putting out.

In essence, only Netflix can make Netflix work in a BB10 or Playbook browser.

Kevin announced that CB is moving its HQ to NYC for the launch, and you guys complained, so he decided to have this be available to the community :P And still, you guys say whats the point if its laggy and slow to navigate around.. or useless for yourself.. lol. Get over it! They can`t please everyone, be happy that they are there to keep us updated with our beloved devices! And yes, I don't use Netflix myself. :P

Remember its got an micro HDMI out that you can hook up to a 46" tv. Great for when you are staying in a hotel or other place. Thanks CB, still waiting for MTS to get there BB Z10 in stock as I still haven't heard anything thing from them as of yet. :( I'm still sporting a bb curve 8330...and MTS works the best in the rural areas of Manitoba.

This article speaks volumes about two things. One, I'm very happy to see an alternative to getting Netflix running on BB10 even if it's not native. At least you can get it to work. Two, when CB first broke the news of BB10 and showed the short clip of it working I was immediately suspicious of how well it worked. It just seems CB could have been a little more forth coming with the poor performance of the application at that time. A little indisgenuous if you will.

Smokescreen or no, thank you, Bla1ze, for taking the time to upload and share this app. No, I have no use for it as I 1) have no Z10 yet, and 2) canceled my Netflix subscription the minute they sent out that silly tweet about not supporting BBRY way back when, but nonetheless I have downloaded it. Why? So that when I do get my Z10, I will upload it and leave it front and center on my app tray so people can see it! :D

It works all that matters, it's a bit laggy but before this post you were watching netflix updates. Native will always be better but they can now take their time figuring out if it makes sense. I'm no longer waiting.

Does this also work on OMAP Z10's? (curious, cuz I know first version or so of the earliest Android Netflix app only supported Snapdragon units and workarounds were found so the app would run on many devices that initially they would not run on). Also this might be why it won't run on the Playbook.. it doesn't have a Snapdragon.

Great for those who have been starving for Netflix on their Z10. I cancelled Netflix a while back. Not because it wasn't available on BlackBerry, but because the movie selection in Canada is so poor. I can find better movies on Crackle. Although you do have to watch a few commercials. Side loaded the Crackle App and it works just fine.

Kevin, Blaze, Adam. You guys have been given some real flack for all the hard work you've done lately. Not sure people realize it, but I'm pretty confident that without that hard work, a lot of us would have no info on blackberry at all. In fact we'd have to rely on sites such as BGR, Engadget, and C|net which actually gives me the shivers thinking about it. So somewhere in the middle of the bitching, here's a thanks from some anonymous Angry Edmontonian. Thanks.

100% correct we would have nothing BlackBerry without CrackBerry. Also I feel like I need to slap all those "experts” at cnet. Then have a shower after to wash the filth off after reading almost any article from them. (except the sound and tv guy they are ok)

Side loading is not as easy as it is made out to be. Firstly, the link in the article that is supposed to take you to the. bar file for download is not clear. What do we download here? When the link is opened it takes you to file dropper and no clear indication of what to install. No mention of Netflix here. Next, which java run time do we install? There are 2 for Windows 7 for example. The DDPB download is pretty straight forward but that's it.
Can someone please assist here..

Actually, sideloading with a PC is trivial with the right tools. Download the BAR file (just click the "Download This File" file button on filedropper and enter the captcha), go get DDPB, put your Z10 in developer mode, tell DDPB where the BAR file is and then tell it to install the app. Took me maybe 5 minutes.

Meh, I couldn't be bothered with a Canadian version of Netflix to which its UI is crawling at best. When Netflix decides to waken up and build a native BB10 app or very smooth Android port, as well as convince the CRTC to unregulate their content in Canada. Then we can talk mind blowing! Until then, I'll stick to XBMC on my big screen or the CRACKLE app I sideloaded. To each their own I guess!

Just wondering what you do blaize to make them work on runtime, or BB10 in general? I've looked into the scripting (coding) of these apps and then added them by sideloading constantly and haven't been successful. Will your way work with games like tempel run for example?
Thanks

Why are we trying to get in through the back door. I think it would be advantageous for BB to contact BB = BlockBuster. They have way more movies and they could work on an app for the new BB10 Maybe Blackberry will have a surprise up their sleeve but by not making an app for Blackberry netflix helps the competition by giving them an app most people want even if they don't use it. It is about relationships. Why not build one with Blockbuster who will soon close all their physical locations and may be open to a new partnership. BB10 Rocks

Worked great on my Z10. I didn't find any lag at all while navigating. Since I have a 10" tablet it was kind of pointless on my phone, so I removed it, but wanted to check it out all the same :) Great job!! Keep it up :)

I canceled my Netflix out of spite lol, now that this works I will check it out, if it works good I will consider getting my account back, if it lags I will hold out and stay on Netflix strike until they get a native app.

On a side note I wonder if every BlackBerry user canceled their Netflix on account of no BlackBerry App would get their attention? Who is down for a Netflix strike? I've already started lol

I don't get why Net Flicks gets so much attention. If it's so awesome why does almost know one I know use it nor want it? Not saying it's BAD or or to be avoided or anything I just don't get why it gets so much coverage.

Ditched Netflix today and the rep told me that THEY HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ON BB10 AND ARE GETTING PUSHBACK FROM BLACKBERRY. I HOPE THAT SHE IS A LYING HOURLY EMPLOYEE. BECAUSE I TOLD HER THEY HAD AMPLE TIME TO PRODUCE A NATIVE APP FOR US AND DID NOT. I MAY FEEL THE FOOL IF THORSTEN HAS BEEN PULLIN MY LEG.........CHEERS. THEY NEED ME. NOT VICE VERSA. I REFUSE TO SIDELOAD SHIT. MY OWN COMPANY IS NOT SUPPORTIVE OF BLACKBERRY EITHER AND I AM ABOUT TO STOP SPENDING MY MONEY THERE TOO. WE SHOULD BE A EMBRACE DIVERSITY WORLD NOT A $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$GREEDY BASTARD ITS ABOUT MONEY WORLD. IMHO

Hey Bla1ze
Any chance you want to take a crack at Hulu? It is great travelling and having Netflix on my z10 along with an HDMI cable, but I personally would love Hulu too. From my limited understanding, Hulu uses the same MS Media server architecture with Silverlight front end. My uneducated guess is that Hulu suffers from the exact same issues that Netflix does in order to make it work.
BTW thanks for Netflix

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